Encouragement for New Entrepreneurs
We’ve heard the numbers. For many of us, our family, friends, and colleagues are among the more than 4 million jobs lost since the recession began last year, with more...
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Midterm Elections: A Test of Our Commitment
The commitment we made to support President Barack Obama as the right person to lead our nation did not end when we cast our votes two years ago; it was just beginning. On Tuesday, Nov. 2, we will have the first major test of our commitment when we vote in the first midterm elections since we elected Obama.
Why Entrepreneurs Need to Know How to Lobby
For small business owners, cutting through the red tape in order to deter a local ordinance that might be detrimental to business, land a state contract or influence municipal policy is a matter of reaching the officials using the right mode of communication.
A Black Businesswoman in China: Don’t Skimp on Business Cards (Part 2)
One of the first things that any good cultural guide will share about doing business in China is the importance of business cards. Business cards in the United States are important, however, in China, they are critical.
Small Businesses in the Defense Sector Face Uncertain Futures
Small businesses within the defense industry are facing big problems.